Charcot

[ shar-koh ]

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noun

Jean Bap·tiste É·tienne Au·guste [zhah, n, b, a, -, teest, ey-, tyen, oh-, gyst], 1867–1936, French explorer.
his father Jean Mar·tin [zhah, n, m, a, r, -, tan], 1825–93, French neuropathologist.

Charcot

/ ʃarko /

CharcotJean Martin18251893MFrenchSCIENCE: neurologist Jean Martin (ʒɑ̃ martɛ̃). 1825–93, French neurologist, noted for his attempt using hypnotism to find an organic cause for hysteria, which influenced Freud

Most characteristic is the presence of Curschmann's spirals, Charcot-Leyden crystals, and eosinophilic leukocytes.

Charcot-Leyden crystals (Fig. 6) are not infrequently encountered, and strongly suggest the presence of intestinal parasites.

Why does not Charcot send all his nervous patients to Ireland?

Later on two other physicians, Janet and Charcot, developed definite schools of "psychotherapy."

Charcot's scheme of word-picture combination: 1, Auditory image.

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